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HDC-SD20P/PC HDC-TM20P/PC HDC-HS20P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT1Y00
HDC-SD20P/PC HDC-TM20P/PC HDC-HS20P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT1Y00
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... compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Canadian ICES-003. 3 VQT1Y00 HDC-SD20P HDC-TM20P HDC-HS20P THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of... APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SD20P/HDC-TM20P/HDC-HS20P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies...
... compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Canadian ICES-003. 3 VQT1Y00 HDC-SD20P HDC-TM20P HDC-HS20P THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of... APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SD20P/HDC-TM20P/HDC-HS20P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies...
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... picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions ≥ SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the "HD Writer AE... 1.0". ≥ Pages for reference are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under the AVC patent portfolio license for example: l 00...of the Intel Corporation in these operating instructions. ≥ "HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC" is referred to provide AVC Video. Additional information may vary, so please read carefully...
... picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions ≥ SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the "HD Writer AE... 1.0". ≥ Pages for reference are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under the AVC patent portfolio license for example: l 00...of the Intel Corporation in these operating instructions. ≥ "HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC" is referred to provide AVC Video. Additional information may vary, so please read carefully...
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... of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/ HDC-HS20 15 Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM20 15 Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20 16 [2] Parts identification and handling ..... 17 [HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20 17 [HDC-HS20 20 Setup [1] Power ...supply 23 Charging the battery 23 Inserting/removing the battery 24 Charging and recording time 25 Connecting to the AC outlet 28 [2] Preparation of SD...
... of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/ HDC-HS20 15 Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM20 15 Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20 16 [2] Parts identification and handling ..... 17 [HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20 17 [HDC-HS20 20 Setup [1] Power ...supply 23 Charging the battery 23 Inserting/removing the battery 24 Charging and recording time 25 Connecting to the AC outlet 28 [2] Preparation of SD...
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... a scene to partially delete ... 90 [3] Protecting scenes/still pictures ....... 91 [4] DPOF setting 92 [5] Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20 93 Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination 93 Copying 94 [6] Relay scene combining [HDC-TM20 96 [7] Formatting 97 With a TV [1] Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 98 Connecting with a HDMI...
... a scene to partially delete ... 90 [3] Protecting scenes/still pictures ....... 91 [4] DPOF setting 92 [5] Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20 93 Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination 93 Copying 94 [6] Relay scene combining [HDC-TM20 96 [7] Formatting 97 With a TV [1] Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 98 Connecting with a HDMI...
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HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 A Insert the battery until it clicks. ∫ How to turn on the power Turn on the power by sliding the OPEN lever B. 3) Insert/remove the SD card. ≥ Face the label side C ... to another mode. ≥ Align with the status indicator B. ≥ To turn off . 2) Open the SD card cover by changing the mode to OFF. Quick Guide ∫ Charging the battery Charging lamp [CHARGE] A...changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Status indicator B HDC-HS20 OFF Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up. ...
HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 A Insert the battery until it clicks. ∫ How to turn on the power Turn on the power by sliding the OPEN lever B. 3) Insert/remove the SD card. ≥ Face the label side C ... to another mode. ≥ Align with the status indicator B. ≥ To turn off . 2) Open the SD card cover by changing the mode to OFF. Quick Guide ∫ Charging the battery Charging lamp [CHARGE] A...changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Status indicator B HDC-HS20 OFF Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up. ...
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Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for . While the HDD is capable of storing a large amount of data, ...PC or DVD disc. (l 105, 117) ∫ Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ The lamp illuminates while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). ≥ Do not perform the following ... or shock ≥ About disposing of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] : This unit is equipped with the built-in 80 GB HDD. The built-in the unit. When using this component, pay...
Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for . While the HDD is capable of storing a large amount of data, ...PC or DVD disc. (l 105, 117) ∫ Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ The lamp illuminates while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). ≥ Do not perform the following ... or shock ≥ About disposing of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] : This unit is equipped with the built-in 80 GB HDD. The built-in the unit. When using this component, pay...
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Recording data on an SD card is recommended in these phenomena are observed, copy the data on the screen when it is transported, turn off jInsert and remove the USB ... is temporary storage. jTurn the unit off the power during recording or playing back. Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20] ∫ Do not expose the HDD to partial damages or may not be restored. ∫ Operation may damage the HDD or cause a malfunction in the unit. immediately and contact consumer support. (l 157, 158) Once the...
Recording data on an SD card is recommended in these phenomena are observed, copy the data on the screen when it is transported, turn off jInsert and remove the USB ... is temporary storage. jTurn the unit off the power during recording or playing back. Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20] ∫ Do not expose the HDD to partial damages or may not be restored. ∫ Operation may damage the HDD or cause a malfunction in the unit. immediately and contact consumer support. (l 157, 158) Once the...
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..., 114, 125) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 34) 12 Delete button [ ] (l 88) 13 SD card open up to 90o. ≥ It can open lever [OPEN] (l 30) 14 Audio-video output...24) 9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 28) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP; Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots ...on the LCD monitor screen. Preparation Before using 2 Parts identification and handling [HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20] 1 23 456 7 8 9 11 12 13 17 A/V 18 10 19 14 15 16 1 LCD monitor...
..., 114, 125) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 34) 12 Delete button [ ] (l 88) 13 SD card open up to 90o. ≥ It can open lever [OPEN] (l 30) 14 Audio-video output...24) 9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 28) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP; Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots ...on the LCD monitor screen. Preparation Before using 2 Parts identification and handling [HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20] 1 23 456 7 8 9 11 12 13 17 A/V 18 10 19 14 15 16 1 LCD monitor...
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...] (l 46) 7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 53) 8 Battery holder (l 24) 9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 28) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP; optional). 10 USB terminal [ ] (l 105, 114, 125) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 34) 12 Delete button [ ] (l 88) 13...) 16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 98, 103) 17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 30) 18 Card slot (l 30) 19 SD card cover (l 30) 20 VQT1Y00 Due to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. [HDC-HS20] 1 2 3 456 7 8 9 11 12 13 17 A/V 18 19 14 15 16 10 1 LCD monitor (Touch screen...
...] (l 46) 7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 53) 8 Battery holder (l 24) 9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 28) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP; optional). 10 USB terminal [ ] (l 105, 114, 125) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 34) 12 Delete button [ ] (l 88) 13...) 16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 98, 103) 17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 30) 18 Card slot (l 30) 19 SD card cover (l 30) 20 VQT1Y00 Due to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. [HDC-HS20] 1 2 3 456 7 8 9 11 12 13 17 A/V 18 19 14 15 16 10 1 LCD monitor (Touch screen...
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...battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.2 V/5400 mAh] HDC-SD20 Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 1 h 35 min 1 h 15 min 2 h 35 min 4 h 40 min 9 h 25 min 2 h 10 min 4 h ... battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.2 V/5400 mAh] HDC-TM20 Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 1 h 35 min 1 h 15 min 2 h 35 min 4 h 40 min 9 h 25 min 2 h 10 min 4 h 5 min...
...battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.2 V/5400 mAh] HDC-SD20 Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 1 h 35 min 1 h 15 min 2 h 35 min 4 h 40 min 9 h 25 min 2 h 10 min 4 h ... battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.2 V/5400 mAh] HDC-TM20 Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 1 h 35 min 1 h 15 min 2 h 35 min 4 h 40 min 9 h 25 min 2 h 10 min 4 h 5 min...
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This is for when the battery has been discharged completely. HDC-HS20 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording destination Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] 1 h 35 min HDD SD HA/HG/HX/ HE HA/HG/HX/ HE 1 h ...HA/HG/HX/ HE 3 h 40 min 3 h 45 min 4h 2 h 15 min 2 h 20 min 2 h 25 min VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.2 V/5400 mAh] 9 h 25 min HDD SD HA/HG/HX HE HA/HG/HX/ HE 9 h 10 min 9 h 25 min 9 h 55 min 5 h 40 min 5 h 50 min 6 h 5 min * The battery pack holder...
This is for when the battery has been discharged completely. HDC-HS20 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording destination Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] 1 h 35 min HDD SD HA/HG/HX/ HE HA/HG/HX/ HE 1 h ...HA/HG/HX/ HE 3 h 40 min 3 h 45 min 4h 2 h 15 min 2 h 20 min 2 h 25 min VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.2 V/5400 mAh] 9 h 25 min HDD SD HA/HG/HX HE HA/HG/HX/ HE 9 h 10 min 9 h 25 min 9 h 55 min 5 h 40 min 5 h 50 min 6 h 5 min * The battery pack holder...
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... lights. Recording mode (l 50, 54) Playback mode (l 78, 85) OFF 31 VQT1Y00 Turn on /off) Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode...
... lights. Recording mode (l 50, 54) Playback mode (l 78, 85) OFF 31 VQT1Y00 Turn on /off) Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode...
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Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor When the mode is set to OFF when this unit is closed. ∫ To turn on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off . Change the mode to , power is turned on the power HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 A The status indicator lights. ∫ To turn off the power HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 A The status indicator goes off when it is not being used. 32 VQT1Y00
Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor When the mode is set to OFF when this unit is closed. ∫ To turn on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off . Change the mode to , power is turned on the power HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 A The status indicator lights. ∫ To turn off the power HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 A The status indicator goes off when it is not being used. 32 VQT1Y00
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... into quick start This unit will resume recording pause mode about 70%) of a subject are seen more clearly. Record pictures in the following characteristics. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into focus. Auto focus does not work correctly in the manual focus mode. jRecording distant...
... into quick start This unit will resume recording pause mode about 70%) of a subject are seen more clearly. Record pictures in the following characteristics. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into focus. Auto focus does not work correctly in the manual focus mode. jRecording distant...
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...) The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1.9 seconds when the mode is set to from the menu. (l 34) [MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD] The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause ≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if jabout 5 minutes ...turned off . 2 Select the menu. (l 34) [SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is no SD card inserted. Start time will be released by the remote control. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 Quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. 49 VQT1Y00 3 Open the LCD monitor.
...) The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1.9 seconds when the mode is set to from the menu. (l 34) [MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD] The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause ≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if jabout 5 minutes ...turned off . 2 Select the menu. (l 34) [SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is no SD card inserted. Start time will be released by the remote control. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 Quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. 49 VQT1Y00 3 Open the LCD monitor.
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.... (l 29) ∫ When selecting media Select the menu. (l 34) : [MEDIA SELECT] # [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD] : [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF...cannot set the recording media for motion pictures and still pictures separately. 50 VQT1Y00 Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. ≥ Use an SD card that are compatible with the status indicator B. 1 Change the mode to . 2 Open the LCD monitor. ≥ For users who have , ...
.... (l 29) ∫ When selecting media Select the menu. (l 34) : [MEDIA SELECT] # [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD] : [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF...cannot set the recording media for motion pictures and still pictures separately. 50 VQT1Y00 Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. ≥ Use an SD card that are compatible with the status indicator B. 1 Change the mode to . 2 Open the LCD monitor. ≥ For users who have , ...
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... indication appears and the unit focuses on the subject automatically. ≥ If you set the recording media for still pictures is [ 2.1M 1920k1080] (16:9). HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode...
... indication appears and the unit focuses on the subject automatically. ≥ If you set the recording media for still pictures is [ 2.1M 1920k1080] (16:9). HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode...
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... picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. A Lock release button 1 Change the mode to . 2 Touch the play back the built-in memory. Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play...another mode. A Lock release button B Align with the status indicator. 3 Touch the scene to be played back. ≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the HDD. ≥ Next (previous) page can be played back. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in Memory] ...
... picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. A Lock release button 1 Change the mode to . 2 Touch the play back the built-in memory. Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play...another mode. A Lock release button B Align with the status indicator. 3 Touch the scene to be played back. ≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the HDD. ≥ Next (previous) page can be played back. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in Memory] ...
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... Align with the status indicator. 1 Change the mode to . 2 Touch the play back the SD card. Touch [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the built-in memory. Playback Playback 2 Still picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release ...screen, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. ≥ Next (previous) page can be played back. ≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back. 3 Touch the still picture to another mode. A Lock release...
... Align with the status indicator. 1 Change the mode to . 2 Touch the play back the SD card. Touch [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the built-in memory. Playback Playback 2 Still picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release ...screen, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. ≥ Next (previous) page can be played back. ≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back. 3 Touch the still picture to another mode. A Lock release...